Using theory in youth and community work practice / edited by Ilona Buchroth and Chris Parkin.

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TextSeries: Empowering youth and community work practicePublication details: Exeter [England] : Learning Matters, c2010.Description: ix, 145 p. : ill. ; 25 cmISBN:

9781844453009 (pbk.)
1844453006 (pbk.)

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Summary: This text explores a range of theoretical perspectives that guide the practice of community and youth work and related occupational fields. It provides practical activities to encourage readers to explore their own theoretical position.

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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

This book explores a wide range of theoretical perspectives that guide the practice of community and youth work and related occupational fields. It provides a range of practical activities to encourage readers to explore their own theoretical position, while critically engaging with the contemporary theoretical context that is shaping the development of community and youth work practice. Students will find this book an invaluable tool in developing their understanding of theory, and it will help them to holistically and systematically apply their understanding of theory to their relevant practice situation.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This text explores a range of theoretical perspectives that guide the practice of community and youth work and related occupational fields. It provides practical activities to encourage readers to explore their own theoretical position.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

Foreword from the Series Editors (p. ix)
Introduction (p. 1)
1 Theory and Youth and Community Work Practice (p. 4)
2 Using social theory (p. 20)
3 Learning from lives (p. 44)
4 Education (p. 62)
5 Group work (p. 83)
6 Reflection and enquiry (p. 113)
Bibliography (p. 135)
Index (p. 140)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Ilona Buchroth is a senior lecturer in community and youth studies at the University of Sunderland. Prior to this she has worked in community development, youth work, adult education teaching and for a Local Authority Community Education service as a middle manger with responsibility for adult education She has a particular interest in informal education and has maintained an active involvements in the voluntary sector.
Chris Parkin is a senior lecturer in community and youth studies at the University of Sunderland she has spent 10 years working in community development and youth work. Chris has also been a trustee of various British Association of Settlements and Social Action Centres.